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Why is it important to clean your gutters?

Rain gutters, those easily-forgotten trenches that hang off the edge of your roof, protect your roof, walls and foundation from excess rainwater. When they get clogged with leaves, sticks and other wind-blown debris, they can no longer direct water away from your walls and foundation, and may become homes for pests and insects. They also become heavy enough to pull away from the house, preventing proper rainwater drainage and spoiling the appearance of your home. Experts recommend inspecting and cleaning your gutters twice a year, once in spring and once in fall, as part of your regular landscaping schedule. Gutter cleaning and maintenance is a fairly easy DIY job for some homeowners, especially on one-story homes. However, professional gutter cleaners have ladders tall enough to safely reach rain gutters, as well as the necessary tools to clean out the downspouts. Most gutter cleaning professionals can also make any necessary quick repairs.

How much does it cost to have gutters cleaned?

Professional gutter cleaning and maintenance should be done once or twice a year to remove debris and check for damage to the roof and gutter. The national average cost for rain gutter cleaners ranges from $100 to $130. A number of factors affect the costs, including the combined length of the gutters, the size of the house, the location of the gutters, and any risks posed to the professional cleaner. Some companies based their cost estimates on the linear square footage of the gutters; for example, 200 linear square feet of gutters on a standard, single-story ranch-style home costs an average of $125 to clean. The cost goes up for second- and third-story gutters and those in hard-to-reach places, like a roof with an unusually steep pitch. Expect to pay at least $100 more than standard prices if cleaning your home’s gutters requires extra safety precautions. Because spring and fall are gutter cleaners’ busiest seasons, some gutter cleaning and maintenance companies offer discounts during summer and winter months.

How often do you need to clean your gutters?

Gutter cleaning and maintenance is an important part of keeping up a home. Not only are clogged gutters unsightly, they can also lead to water damage in the house’s walls and roof. The best way to prevent that is to clean your gutters at least twice a year — experts recommend making it part of your spring cleaning and fall landscaping schedules. In the fall, trees lose their leaves and, in the spring, release seedpods and flower petals, all of which tend to end up in rain gutters. It’s a good idea to also have a professional gutter cleaner clear out your downspouts, too; clogged downspouts can make gutters backup and overflow.

Brenda B.

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Outstanding doesn't begin to describe Scott and his wife. They showed up and cleaned out the gutters, took pictures up top to show us where the problem areas were and cleaned everything up when they were done. Clean gutters are the only way were knew they were here. Prompt, professional, fast and reasonably priced. We will definitely use them again and have the gutter screens installed next time. If our neighbors and friends need gutters done we will be referring them to Superior Gutter Cleaning. Thanks again!

Peggy S.

Wonderful service!! Provided an estimate and ready to work as soon as I wanted. Did an amazing job of clearing out the back yard area which had truly become a jungle! I didn't think it could be done! They did an excellent job!! They cleaned out my gutters too for a very reasonable price. Cleaned everything up very well when their work was done. The young men who did the work were very pleasant and hard-working and Domingo was wonderful to work with. Would definitely hire them again if needed. Highly recommend Julio's Services!!

Richard R.

I initially hired Jason for gutter cleaning. There was a mixup in the scheduling and he didn't come when I expected him, but he was very apologetic and offered to do the work at a reduced price, which I accepted. In the process of cleaning the gutters he noticed a number of issues with them, which I subsequently hired him to repair. The work was done professionally, with plenty of documentation. I plan to use Jason for future projects.

Dhru D.

Daymon came on time and cleaned one portion of gutter and checked the downspouts as well. He said there were not too much debris found. So hopefully next time it rains heavily I won't see water coming down from the gutter. I am leaving 5 star rating but I am unable to check if cleaning gutter actually helped with the gutter overflow problem. I will check if the issue is fixed when next time it rains.

Thumbtack Customer

They came in on time and cleaned everything I asked for. We asked for a deep clean and that's what we got. I do wish there was a little bit more attention to detail on the bedroom furniture with the dust and the kitchen floors, but overall I was pleased. They did an especially good job on the baseboards in the bathroom and the bathroom walls. The baseboards were not easy, I commend their efforts on cleaning them all. The garage was also cleaned and it was done very well. They took their time and it showed. We will be using them again.

Martika G.

Misael was great. He arrived promptly and did the work in the strong winds. He even showed me photos of the gutters before and after. I would be happy to hire him again for a construction project. He did a great job cleaning my gutters. I highly recommend him!

Michelle M.

We are very impressed and satisfied with the craftsmanship and quality of work from the gutter and siding crew. The owners Mike and Kathy were exceptional and professional and very easy to work with. Our project was a unique one as that the previous owner had sided the house with cement board and left all the windows and trim wood. When Mike came out the give us a quote and saw the arched front entry way he was the only contractor that said they could do it. And they did a fabulous job with it! We are so pleased with the completed house will be calling them back soon to come out and help us with our garage project. I highly recommend Classic Gutter Co. you will not be disappointed!

Manny S.

So far I have hired General Maintenance to clean my carpets, my gutters and my patio. I will probably be giving them a call soon to do my ducts too. Sometimes it's one guy, other times it's two. Each time has been a pleasant and professional experience, however. Would not hesitate to recommend them to my friends.

Abby J.

Individual who came out did an excellent job. He took pictures of our gutters and sent them to me after he spent a couple hours cleaning them. He also showed me what came out of the clogged gutters and explained what he was doing during the time he was out helping us. Manager called me after to check in to see how it all went and to answer any further questions. Overall a great experience.

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